What's behind the Red Sox's midseason surge?
The Boston Red Sox have experienced a significant midseason turnaround, moving from a poor start to holding a Wild Card spot. The surge is attributed to improved offensive production and a consistent pitching staff.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the volatility of professional sports seasons and the impact of mid-season adjustments on team standings.
This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here . And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
BOSTON -- On June 24, the Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the American League East. Not only that, but they were six games back in the Wild Card standings with eight teams to climb over.
It was hard to believe the club would be anything but sellers heading into the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, particularly with some coveted chips to offer contenders in Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman. In a few short weeks, everything has changed.
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